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IN THIS ISSUE...

Cover Photo: Local veteran Mike Hale

shows off the edgier side of Santa, sporting his tattoos and riding up to valley-wide charity events in a Harley. Photo by B. Bigler.

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COVER STORY

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ichael Hale lives by the philosophy that life is short. This Western Slope Santa believes in making things happen, like getting tattoos, riding Harleys and keeping the spirit of Christmas alive.

Hale takes his role as Santa Claus very seriously—so much that he even sports the words “naughty” and “nice” tattooed on his forearms in an authentic old-timey script. The idea behind his ink came directly from the tattooed Santa in the movie “Rise of the Guardians.”

Hale said his tattoos come in handy when he’s spreading the Christmas spirit to teenagers and fellow veterans. They make him more human and relatable. The image is complete when he appears in full costume riding one of his two Harleys.

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At 65, Hale’s beard is real and snowy white, his eyes a twinkly blue, his cheeks are merry and (I hope he doesn’t mind my saying) his belly is round. When he throws his head back for a jolly ho-ho-ho, you just might be tempted to believe he’s the real deal.

Throughout the holiday season, he appears devoted to everything Christmas, but it wasn’t always so.

Twenty years ago, Hale admits he was anti-Christmas, right down to the “bah humbug!” One day, while watching a bad mall Santa hurry kids through the line, he cringed at the blatant commercialism of Christmas. It was obvious that money was more important than the experience.

“That’s not what kids want,” Hale told his wife. “Kids want to be talked to.”

Mike Hale reveals the edgier side of St. Nick Mike Hale takes his role as Santa very seriously. His tattoos make him more relateable when he’s spreads Christmas cheer to teens and veterans.

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COVER STORY That’s when he decided to get himself a Santa suit.

Something about putting on the red robes transformed him and awoke his spirit. Instead of cringing about the way things were, he’d play a pivotal role in creating a change. As Santa Claus, Hale could help people believe in the magic of Christmas. He could remind children and adults alike that giving is better than receiving. He was poised to actually make a difference.

So he dyed his then-brown beard (now it’s naturally white), donned the red suit and set out to do his holiday best. His first appearance as Santa Claus was at Fruita’s Dinosaur Journey annual Breakfast with Santa. It was a charity event—the first of many. Hale doesn’t receive monetary compensation for his many appearances. Instead, he asks the hosts to pick a good charity to receive the proceeds.

Hale’s charity appearances as Santa Claus are many. He delights children near and far with his au-

thentic red suit trimmed in fur, the antique sleigh bells, his soft white beard and robust ho-ho-ho! He never forces a child to sit on his lap.

Instead, he talks quietly about the things that matter to them. That way, they usually forget about being shy as they move closer. Some children ask for nothing for themselves, only for others. Heartbreakingly, he’s heard children ask for pajamas or a blanket to stay warm.

Some children ask for so many gifts

SOME CHILDREN ASK FOR NOTHING FOR THEMSELVES, ONLY FOR OTHERS. HEARTBREAKINGLY, HE’S HEARD CHILDREN ASK FOR PAJAMAS OR A BLANKET TO STAY WARM.

that he’s had to cut them off. It’s for those that he imparts this sage advice, “Santa only grants three Christmas wishes,” with a wink for the grateful parents.

He also visits centers for kids with special needs. When children ask if he is the real Santa, he can honestly say “yes” because he believes that by playing Santa, he is the symbol of the true spirit of Christmas.

Hale makes a point to visit veterans in costume in hospitals and rehab centers. He doesn’t expect them to appreciate Santa the same way as young children, but his presence is comforting this time of year. As a Marine Corps veteran, Hale shares a lot in common. He rolls up his sleeves to show his tattoos and the conversation is off and running. Hale recognizes that these vets could use some good company and cheer this time of year.

GRANTING WISHES “You’re never too old to believe!”

Hale said as he recounted several older women who can’t wait to sit on Santa’s lap. “Inside every little old lady is a little girl, giddy at the sight of Santa Claus.”

He told the story of a 95-year-old woman who’d never sat on Santa’s

lap, so her family arranged for just that. She flashed such a big smile that they used the photo as the family Christmas card.

It’s not uncommon for a family to arrange for an “accidental sighting” of Santa on Christmas Eve. It’s usually timed for when kids are questioning the existence of Santa Claus—somewhere around 8 to 11 years old. The parents set it up and Hale comes in lugging his big bag of presents. Just as he bends down to arrange the gifts under the tree, the kids get an eyeful and their belief is restored.

“This year, I, myself, was questioning,” Hale admitted. “The world has gotten so cynical that I thought of hanging up the suit.”

He sat back, hands on his belly.

“I told a good friend, who talked me out of it. He said, ‘You have to be Santa! The kids would miss you.’

So, I changed my mind. I’m a sentimental, romantic at heart. And, it is all about the kids.”

Hale is scheduled to make 11 appearances so far this year, including the tree lighting at the VA Hospital and a television appearance where he will read letters written to Santa.

To book a Santa appearance, contact Mrs. Claus at erin@taxes arehale.com. ■

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Les Gifford: the Western Slope’s master toymaker

IT’S IN THE DETAILS

Les Gifford’s wooden toys are more durable and last long enough to be passed down through the generations.

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Story and photos by Arlyn Macdonald

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hen it comes to toymaking, Santa might have some competition.

Walking into Les Gifford’s toy shop in Montrose is better than visiting the North Pole. The beauty and variety of his handmade wooden toys overwhelm the senses. He even has a Santa-like twinkle in his eye.

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Gifford, 88, has created toys since he retired in 1985. After 20 years as an electrical contractor, he began his woodworking career making furniture and cabinets for his wife, Virginia. He possesses a unique talent: all he has to do is see a picture of something in order to create it.

His toys are quite intricate.

Some have moving parts, such as cranes, trains, tractors and a Ferris wheel. Even then, he doesn’t work from plans but instead relies solely on his own imagination and talents.

Gifford loves working with wood.

His favorite is white pine because it’s soft and easy to shape. He accentuates his toys with other woods in different colors, and also uses a lot of beetle-killed pine

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milled off his own property.

“It’s straight from the tree to the toy,” Gifford said, adding that he uses little metal in his toys.

Wooden toys are more durable and long lasting enough to be passed down through the generations. The first toy he ever created was a wooden dollhouse with all the furniture and fixtures for his granddaughter in Houston.

That same dollhouse is now being enjoyed by his great-great-granddaughter.

One of Gifford’s favorite toys in his collection is a copy of the B25.

Before he was a contractor, Gifford was an Airman First Class in the U.S. Air Force assigned to the first air refueler squadron.

Gifford is a member of the Creative Corner Artisan Co-op, 344 E. Main St. in Montrose, where he sells a number of his toys.

It’s the details that make his toys world class. In his toy sports cars, he included a miniature wooden steering wheel and gear shift. He also crafted a toy-sized replica of the Galloping Goose railcar, which took lots of research.

“It takes more tools to make toys than to do construction.

It’s very detailed work,” Gifford explained.

Gifford’s toys aren’t just found on the Western Slope.

“I have toys all over the world,” he said, “in Hungary, Iraq, Australia, and Germany, among other countries.”

Some of Gifford’s most popular toys are the pull toys with parts that move as they’re pulled along by a string. Children love the animated dragons, which are so popular he can’t keep up with the demand. Hermit the Crab is another popular one.

He usually makes at least six of each pull toy at a time—including ducks, moose, pigs, butterflies,

hound dogs and camels—because of their popularity. He also creates trains with engines, cars and trucks.

Other toy favorites include the pull-apart jalopy and the traditional hammer and nail bench for toddlers.

GIFTS FOR GRANDKIDS In Gifford’s toy shop, the pull toys are just the start. Whimsical birdhouse, airplanes, VW buses, cribbage and checkerboards, helicopters, bull riders, giraffe banks (the coins go down the neck), exploding banks, cranes, Jeeps with trailers (a best seller) and cars of all kinds are just a sample of the wooden toys in Gifford’s shop. He has even made cradles and working spinning wheels.

Virginia is an integral part of the toy-making process, doing the fine sanding and oiling on each toy to bring out the beauty of the wood.

Growing up, their daughter Jenny used to help her parents when they attended craft shows around the region.

“I loved to go so I could play with the toys in the aisles,” Jenny recalled.

The Giffords no longer attend craft shows, but you can still find their toys displayed at Creative Corner and the Covered Bridge Ranch’s gift shop during the holidays. They also take orders by phone, and their daughter is in the process of developing a web store for online orders.

To place an order, call Gifford at 249-2327. ■

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TOYS OF CHRISTMASES PAST Some toys never go out of style. Bicycles, scooters, roller skates, sand buckets and shovels, balls, bows and arrows, swings and jungle gyms—all will be around for a long time.

While these others may not have stood the test of time, they’re unique to us and our childhood.

Do you remember receiving these popular toys?

• Noah’s Ark & Co • Farm with farm animals • Hoops • Toy wagons • Puppets • Lincoln logs • Kaleidoscopes • Magic lanterns • Jacks • Mr. Potato Head • The first Lego blocks • Barbie dolls • Die-cast toys • Science kits • Toy soldiers • Hot Wheels • Easy-Bake Oven • Crystal radio set • Red Ryder BB Gun

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What’s the best gift you have ever received?

Phil Brown “When I was 17 years old, my brother, who had been serving in Vietnam, came home. He hadn’t seen me in three years so he gave me a red 1964 Ford Mustang.

He bought it with his bonus money for reenlisting in the U.S. Navy. I was the talk of the town in Boyd, Texas!”

Minerva Garcia “The greatest gift in my life was marrying a loving and passionate husband. He loves me too much!

In everything he does, he shows his love. He is both loving and forgiving!”

John Leu “The best gift I ever received was the money my mom and dad gave me when I was 19 years old to buy my own house. It’s a gift that keeps on giving. It not only provided a new home but it taught me responsibility.

It was a true fixer-upper and I learned what sweat equity was. It also started my career and bought me into the mortgage industry.”

Bonnie Bleu “When I graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in engineering, I was given a gift of $5,000. It enabled me to purchase a historic homestead and gave me sufficient equity to invest in long-term mental health therapy for sexual abuse. I became a grief counselor and worked in mental health myself.”

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Is refusing treatment akin to suicide?

Dear Old Bag: I’m writing because I remember an article you had written a while back about people that don’t want to continue to seek invasive and ridiculous health tests anymore. I have felt that way for some time. I am not fond of doctors but like the security of having health insurance in case of an emergency. Twelve years ago, I was almost wiped out financially by a serious bicycle accident that shattered my elbow. I am a 67-year-old single woman without any family and friends, except for my dog. My insurance company keeps calling me to make wellness checks. I don’t want them or need them. Please help. I don’t know who to contact or who to tell. I feel I am being harassed and bullied into having things I do not want or need! Signed, Medicare Rebel Dear Rebel: First of all, health care is a personal choice. You have the right to refuse any treatment you desire. However, I may have led you astray with my column. I was talking about the medical merry-go-round of propping people up to live another day without considering their quality of life. My definition, however, may differ from yours. In my life, I want to live to the best of my ability. I exercise, try to eat healthy, volunteer and work part time. I listen to my doctors (who are excellent) and I have a good social life. They understand how I feel about certain treatments and support me in my decisions. You are young! I hope you will do all preventive treatments, such as wellness checks, to avoid chronic or debilitating diseases. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” Then, when that doesn’t work anymore, you can begin refusing treatments. Also, get a living will and durable power of attorney so well-meaning medical folks don’t prop you up just to live another day. Good luck, OB

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Signed, GL Dear GL: I do not believe that dying by a disease’s natural course is akin to suicide, although I am aware that some people feel that way. I believe this is your husband’s choice and it should be honored. Hospice is also a choice, and staff can help you both with information and support. My heart goes out to both of you, and I commend you for supporting the love of your life with his choice even though it may be the most difficult thing you have ever done. OB Dear Old Bag: Last year I wrote to you distraught about my granddaughter who was getting married to her lesbian girlfriend. You advised me to get over it or I would lose my granddaughter whom I loved very much.

I took your advice and now I have TWO granddaughters that I love very much. They are happy and they visit me and take me out to dinner. I thank my lucky stars that I straightened up. Thank you! To all you grandmas who are disturbed about their grandchildren’s gay life, get over it! Signed, Smart ■

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The new form, called the 1040SR (U.S. Tax Return for Seniors), promises to look a lot like the old short-form—1040-EZ—that was mothballed. It’s just one of several tax-related items seniors should be on the lookout for next tax season.

The 1040-SR has a streamlined look and larger print, but apart from aesthetics, it differs from the 1040-EZ in a couple of significant ways.

The old form topped out at taxable income of $100,000 and was only available for standard deduction taxpayers filing as single or “married filing jointly.” The new form is still in development, but currently allows itemizing or using the standard deduction, which for seniors over age 65 is larger: $13,300 versus $12,000 for “youngsters.” As currently configured, both partners in a joint 1040-SR must be 65.

THE IRS RECENTLY ISSUED A NEW TAX WITHHOLDING ESTIMATOR SO YOU’RE LESS LIKELY TO FACE A SURPRISE COME TAX TIME. Check out a draft of 1040-SR at www.irs.gov and email comments to WI.1040.Comments@IRS.gov

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FINANCE to withhold during the year. This guidance is especially helpful to retirees whose income may come from several sources including Social Security, part-time work, Health Savings Accounts, and retirement accounts.

Withholding can be a tricky question for seniors. If you have one or more sources of income that are not taxable, you risk withholding too much and allowing Uncle Sam to hold onto your money for up to a year. For instance, the first $34,000 of Social Security is not taxable for a married couple. (For income from $32,000 to $44,000 you ramp up to your regular tax rate.) The rest is taxable at your regular rate. Roth IRAs are not taxable because you used post-tax money to fund them.

The same is true for life insurance proceeds, which are generally not taxable unless you receive more than the death benefit declared in the policy. In that case, the surplus is considered taxable interest.

Reverse mortgage payments, whether by lump sum, monthly payment or line of credit, are not taxable. The IRS considers them loan proceeds, not income. This is not necessarily a good reason to get a reverse mortgage, but important to know nonetheless.

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AVOID TAXES ALL TOGETHER There is one other move that avoids taxation. If you’re over age 70, you can make donations with up to $100,000 per year from your tax-deferred IRA. These funds, paid directly from your financial institution to a 501(c)3-accredited organization, are not taxable to you or the charity. Who says there’s never a free lunch?

ALIMONY One notable change instituted by the 2017 Tax and Job Savings Act regards the tax-deductibility of alimony. You can’t deduct alimony or separate maintenance payments made under a divorce or separation agreement (1) executed after 2018, or (2) executed before 2019 but later modified if the modification expressly states the repeal of the deduction for alimony payments applies to the modification. Alimony and separate maintenance payments you receive under such an agreement are not included in your gross income. The old rules apply for unmodified divorces before 2019.

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Submitted by Sue C. Hughey One day Wilbur decided to do something about the continual harassment and lack of respect shown him by several of his co-workers. So he attached a notice to the lunchroom bulletin board listing six of his tormentors.

The large heading read: “I, Wilbur Wuss, CAN BEAT UP ANY OF THESE GUYS” A short time later, one of those on the list approached Wilbur at his work station and gruffly said, “Why, you little twerp! I can beat the tar out of you!”

“Well then,” said Wilbur, “Go scratch your name off the list.”

THE PERFECT TREE

Submitted by Betty Norton Two blondes went deep into the frozen woods searching for a Christmas tree. After hours of

subzero temperatures and a few close calls with hungry wolves, one blonde turned to the other and said, “I’m chopping down the next tree I see. I don’t care whether it’s decorated or not!”

THE TALKING DOG

Submitted by Wendy Carmichael A man decides to get his son a dog for Christmas. On his way home from work, he sees a sign in front of a house that reads, “Talking Dog for Sale.” He stops, rings the door bell and the owner takes him to the back yard where the dog is sitting.

“You talk?” the man asks the dog.

“Yep,” the mutt replies.

“So what’s your story?” the man asks.

The dog says, “Well, I discovered this gift at a pretty young age. I wanted to help the government so I told the CIA about myself and in no

time they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping. I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years. The jetting around really tired me out, though, and I knew I wasn’t getting any younger. I wanted to settle down. So I signed up for a job at the airport doing undercover security work, mostly wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings there, and was awarded a batch of medals. I had a wife, lots of puppies and now I’m retired.”

Amazed, the guy asks the dog's owner what he wants for the dog.

He says, “Ten dollars.”

“This dog is amazing,” the man says. “Why on earth are you selling him?”

The owner replies, “He’s such a liar.”

THE STOLEN TURKEY Submitted by Kyra James

A game warden was driving down the road when he came upon a young boy carrying a wild turkey under his arm. He stopped and asked the boy, “Where did you get that turkey?”

The boy replied, “What turkey?”

The game warden said, “That turkey you’re carrying under your arm.”

The boy looked down and said, “Well, lookee here, a turkey done roosted under my arm!”

The game warden said, “Now look, you know turkey season is over, so whatever you do to that turkey, I’m going to do to you. If you break his leg, I’m gonna break your leg. If you break his wing, I’ll break your arm. So what are you gonna do with him?”

The little boy said, “I guess I’ll just kiss his butt and let him go!”

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Submitted by Nicole Corn Why a Christmas tree is better than a woman: • A Christmas tree doesn’t get jealous around other Christmas trees.

• A Christmas tree doesn’t care if you watch football all day.

• A Christmas tree doesn’t get mad if you tie it up and throw it in the back of your pickup truck.

• It doesn’t ask you to have little Christmas trees.

Why a Christmas tree is better than a man: • You can throw a Christmas tree out when it wears out.

• You don’t have to put up with a Christmas tree all year.

• You only have to feed and water it once a week.

• It’s always there to light up your life.

• It always smells nice.

DRASTIC MEASURES

Submitted by Richard Lemon A man calls his adult son before the holidays and says, “Your mother and I can’t stand each other anymore. We’re getting a divorce.

I want to live out the rest of my years in peace. I’m telling you now so you and your sister won’t go into shock when I move out.”

He hangs up, and the son immediately calls his sister and tells her the news.

The sister says, “I’ll handle this.”

She calls her father, “Don’t do

anything till we get there! We’ll be there Wednesday night.”

The father agrees, “All right.”

He hangs up the phone and hollers to his wife, “Okay, they’re coming for Christmas. Now what are we going to tell them next Thanksgiving?”

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“Hello, darling,” the woman tells the operator at the local hospital.

“I’d like to talk with the person who gives the information regarding your patients. I want to know how she is doing, and if she’ll be home for the holidays.”

The operator asks her what the patient’s name and room number is.

The woman says, “Sure! She’s Sarah Jones in room 302.”

The operator says, “Oh, yes.

Mrs. Jones is doing very well. In fact, she’s had two full meals, her blood pressure is fine, her blood work just came back normal, she’s going to be taken off her heart monitor in a couple of hours and if she continues to improve so well, Dr. Smith is going to send her home Tuesday at noon.”

“That’s wonderful!” exclaims the older woman. “Oh, that’s fantastic, darling!”

“From your enthusiasm, I take it you must be a close family member or friend,” the operator says.

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EVENT CALENDAR December 5-8

“The Nutcracker” Weehawken Dance performance Talented local dancers usher in the holiday season at the Montrose Pavilion with performances of Tchaikovsky’s traditional Christmas ballet, “The Nutcracker.” Thursday features a special “Nutcracker Sweets” performance with pre- and primary-level dancers with support from upper level dances. Tickets are $9. Buy tickets and view show times at www.weehawkenarts.yapsody.com or call 318-0150.

December 6

UMW Annual Cookie Walk & Craft Fair Explore countless holiday cookies, craft booths and specialty chocolate and butter braided bread from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Delta United Methodist Church. For details, call 874-9501.

December 7

December 14

Partners Mentoring Youth Christmas Craft Fair Kids and mentors can hit up several stations to make gifts for all the important people in their life. The event is slated for 1-3:30 p.m. at Garnet Mesa Elementry in Delta. Call 874-4661 to RSVP.

December 14, 21-23 & 26-27

Garden of Lights Experience a night full of live music, hot drinks, horse drawn wagon rides, beautiful lights and Santa Claus. Perfect for the grandkids and young at heart! Gates open at the Montrose Botanical Gardens at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 ages 5-18, children 0-4 are free. Tickets are available at the gate until 8 p.m.

December 15

Holiday Craft Show Come to the free annual arts and craft show at the Ute Indian Museum from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Show features a variety of artisans from the Western Slope as well as Native American artisans, a silent auction, fry bread and Santa Claus! For details, call 249-3098.

Free Montrose Community Christmas Concert Come to the Montrose Pavilion and enjoy a variety of Christmas favorites for a free concert starting at 3 p.m. by the Montrose Community Band. The sax ensemble and flute choir will also bring a jingle to the concert. Visit www.montroseband.com or call 596-1188 for more details.

December 7

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December 20

Gingerbread Connection Join the Christ’s Church of the Valley in Montrose for their 10th annual Gingerbread Connection. This event is fun for grandkids of all ages. The event offers free gingerbread house decorating. Houses and decorations are provided. Space is limited, so RSVP to 249-0530.

Holiday PACE Participant Art Show Shop for art gifts this holiday and support Volunteers of America’s Senior CommUnity Care PACE participants! Show runs from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Montrose Center for the Arts. Cash and check only for purchases. Refreshments served.

December 12

HopeWest Lights of Life Celebrate those you love this holiday season! Join HopeWest at Taylor Funeral Service in Delta from 6-9 p.m. for the annual Lights of Life holiday event to celebrate the spirit of community this holiday season.

Celebrate with beautiful lights, music and singing, a holiday message and luminaries all around, or remember your loved ones with personalized heart ornaments or luminaries of life.

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Holiday Carriage Rides and Lights Tours Enjoy a carriage ride starting at 5:30 p.m. before or after a delicious dinner at Camp Robber in Montrose. Reservations expected to sell out again this year so make your reservations soon by calling 240-1590.

Only $19 per person for the horse drawn carriage rides.

Movies on the Rocks: National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation” Take a break from your frenzied holiday preparations to enjoy the chaos of Clark Griswold and family at the Avalon Theatre in Grand Junction.

Prizes will be given out to the ugliest sweater and best costume! Includes drinks, themed hors d’oeuvres. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.avalontheatregj.com.

Through December 20

Christmas Trees at Covered Bridge Ranch Choose and cut your own Christmas tree, wander through festive barns and meet farm animals at Covered Bridge Ranch. For hours and details, visit www.coveredbridgeranch.com or call 249-8333. ■

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o doubt you have friends and family who are difficult to buy gifts for. They’re either picky or already have everything. Luckily, the holiday season is the perfect time to invest in experiences that will create lasting memories, such as giving the gift of music.

Not only is live music a great activity for all, but it also brings joy to audiences and performers alike. Fortunately, there are three local community concert series to choose from as a gift for that special someone!

VALLEY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION Founded in 1970, the Valley Symphony Association (VSA) Orchestra has been performing classical music for nearly half a century. The orchestra is composed of dedicated volunteer musicians from the North Fork and Uncompahgre valleys who love to play the classics. Performances feature both masterworks and pop concerts during the season.

“Having a regional all-volunteer arts organization such as the VSA is a rare and special thing for a community,” said VSA Publicist Stacey Ryan. “Gifting tickets to friends, family members or employees is a great way to plan in advance for fun during the September-April season.”

Michael Kern has been conducting the orchestra since 1993. A retired teacher of instrumental and vocal music in public schools, Kern brings decades of musical experience to his conducting.

The VSA Choir, led by director

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Allyson Connally, adds powerful vocal sound to many of the community concerts. She also serves as the music director at the United Church of the San Juans in Ridgway.

Next year, the orchestra and chorus will present “Heaven & Bluegrass,” the spring pops concert, on March 29 at the Montrose Pavilion.

The concert will feature “High Lonesome: a Bluegrass Mass,” described as “two expressions of spirituality through etheric music and bluegrass.”

Tickets for the Valley Symphony Association concerts can be purchased at Maggie’s Books or the Montrose Pavilion in Montrose, and at Clubb’s Stores in Delta. Tickets are also available online at www. valleysymphony.net or at the door.

DELTA-MONTROSE COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION The Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association has brought outstanding family entertainment to the community for the past seven decades.

Programs range from vocal and instrumental opera to folk singers, Broadway to Dixieland and even comedy. The Delta County Performing Arts and Education Center serves as the concert venue, with concerts beginning at 7 p.m.

“The Delta Montrose Concert Association is the best-kept secret

in the valley. It’s world-class and 100 percent family entertainment.

It’s a pretty good deal,” said Association President Charlie Huff.

Upcoming concerts for 2020 include the Terry Barber Trio’s “Around the world in 80 minutes” on February 11. This trio features a tenor, piano and woodwind.

For those interested in something a little different, Ty Gallenbeck, Colorado illusionist and magician, will perform on March 19.

Finally, the Classic Nashville Roadshow will perform country favorites in the style of the Grand Ole Opry on April 30.

Season memberships cost $45 for adults, $15 for seniors and $95 for families. Adult single admission to concerts is $20 and is only available at the door the night of the performance.

Membership entitles members to season tickets to all concerts.

Plus, members can bring a guest for $10 or attend other allied concerts for free. Download a printable membership form at www.concert association.net/deltaco or call Huff at 921-4142.

MONTROSE COMMUNITY BAND Regional bands have been entertaining the Montrose community for almost 100 years, and the Montrose Community Band (MCB) is one of them. The band performs

Performances by the Montrose Community Band give joy and provide lasting memories for music lovers of all ages.

four seasonal concerts a year at the Montrose Pavilion. Unlike others, this band’s volunteer members range from high school students to accomplished musicians.

“The Montrose Community Band is wonderful in that all ages and abilities are welcome,” explained Tina Woodrum, MCB publicity chair.

“It’s great to see the joy of music come back to someone who starts playing again after many years or even decades. A little practice is all it takes to get the skills and rhythm back.”

Best of all, every performance is free to the public. Seniors from all over the Western Slope enjoy the MCB’s seasonal music. Give them the gift of attending one or more Montrose-based concerts with them, held on Sunday afternoons.

Enjoy a selection of Christmas favorites at the MCB Christmas Concert on December 15, starting at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion.

The band is directed by Delta resident Toby King, who has directed for the past 11 years.

For more information about the Montrose Community Band, visit www.montrose.band.com.

Giving additional support or donations to these community music groups is another unique gift that also helps keep music-making memories alive for years to come.

All gifts are tax-deductible. ■

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The Spirit of Giving illustrated Norman Rockwell Museum wraps up 50th year with holiday exhibit thru February 9, 2020

manent collection will be joined by rarely exhibited paintings from the Peter & Elaine Guiffreda Collection, and a few privately owned pieces.

The art on view demonstrates the compassionate spirit of giving more than just gifts—sharing kindness, love and art. The Spirit of Giving Illustrated exhibit will be at the museum through February 9, 2020.

Discover artist Haddon Sundblom’s 1949 impish elfin figure Sprite Boy, who invites viewers into his soda fountain to enjoy a refreshing Coke. A heartwarming vision of Santa filling the stocking of a sleeping child by beloved 19th century author/illustrator Kate Greenaway will be on view along with Harold Anderson’s sidewalk Santa, who offers a hungry dog a bit of his sandwich. The exhibition includes holiday cards created by artists like Rockwell, gifts of their talents for family and friends.

Rockwell’s 1934 “Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit” remind us of the transformational power of kindness and compassion toward humanity.

In “Christmas Trio,” a bundled-up group of Dickensian carolers and musicians give the gift of music, and “Christmas Homecoming” evokes the warmth of a joyous family gathering. Rockwell gave his 1941 cover illustration, “Girl Norman Rockwell, Christmas Homecoming, 1948. The Saturday Evening Post. Norman Rockwell Museum Collection. ©1948 SEPS: Curtis Licensing, Indianapolis, IN.

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elebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, the Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to education and art appreciation inspired by the legacy of Norman Rockwell.

Located on 36 park-like acres in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Rockwell’s hometown for the last 25 years of his life, the museum holds the world’s largest and most significant collection of art and archival

materials relating to the artist’s life and work, while also preserving, interpreting and exhibiting a growing collection of art by other American illustrators throughout history.

The museum engages diverse au-

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Unwrapping stories

Relive holiday memories with Montrose’s Story Circle

By Marilynn Huseby

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emember O. Henry’s story set in the 1900s about the gift of the Magi? The husband sells his family pocket watch for hair combs for his wife’s beautiful hair, but his wife has cut her hair to give him a platinum fob chain for his watch.

The story was named after the Magi, prophets who traveled great distances to give gifts to Jesus.

That original Christmas story started the tradition of holiday giving, as well as holiday storytelling.

Many times when we think about the holidays, we remember the stories we’ve shared over the years, like those shared around the dinner table about children’s antics, family adventures, or surprise gifts.

As we age, the holidays start to seem a little different. Loved ones and children live far away or are no S E R V I N G

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longer with us, and we wonder how to recapture the delight of togetherness and sharing. With whom can we share and celebrate abundance and gratitude for what life has given each of us?

That’s where the Montrose Senior Center’s Story Circle comes in.

THE STORY CIRCLE Sharing stories encourages people to open up and allows a glimpse into the real-life experiences that an individual has gathered.

One man who volunteers at the Senior Center told the story of his first Christmas in school when every student came to the auditorium and was presented with an orange as a gift. It may not sound like much, but it was a precious gift during the Great Depression.

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others who were part of the circle.

The memories of holidays around World War I, World War II and the Depression came flowing into the center of the circle.

The story I shared was about finally getting to know my father. I had never really known my dad due to his demanding career as a cancer research surgeon and hospital director.

By the time I started to know him, he was in the last years of his life and was limited to mostly sitting in a chair.

I noticed one Christmas that he was becoming hard of hearing so I bought him a boombox CD player that would sit on the table by his chair and gave him four CDs of music from the 1930s and ’40s. When I visited him again on New Years’ Eve, I discovered he had found a way to order 60 CDs of music he loved as well. Who knew my dad was such a music lover?

My most treasured memories are of him and me singing along to Duke Ellington, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, and Nat King Cole.

Along with the music came stories of how he made money to go to medical school, back when a month of groceries for a family of six was $60. He also had troves of stories from his travels as a young man across Europe and the western U.S.

Memories can be like a pile of forgotten things in the back of a closet. When you find and pull out one memory, the rest come tumbling out as well.

That is the magic of a story circle.

SHARE YOUR STORY The volunteers at the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center host storytelling circles around the Christmas tree, which are open to all ages.

Bring a favorite story, or come and listen.

The next story-telling event will be Monday, December 16 at 1 p.m.

There will be refreshments and warmth for all. For details, call 9019914. ■

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Pearl Harbor: a flicker of humor amid the darkness

By Mary Stobie

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emembering the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, is it possible to find humor?

I felt sadness when my husband Dick and I, both born right after World War II, visited Pearl Harbor and the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial a few years ago. I wished I could have saved every young man who died when the battleship was sunk.

But on a personal level, the visit brought up memories of a funny man—my father.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declared war on Japan. In a B-24, my father navigated bombing missions against the Japanese in the South Pacific.

Japanese Zeros shot my father’s plane down and half the crew was killed, including the pilot. My father was rescued and the next day he was interviewed on the Japanese patrol boat that picked him up. To his surprise, the interviewers were the Japanese pilots who had shot him down.

Dad told me, “It was an eerie situation. One pilot asked, in good English, what I thought of Japanese pilots. That was a no-brainer. I said, ‘They’re damn good! They shot us down!’”

Because of his witty compliment, the Japanese gave him a pack of cigarettes. I have to laugh remembering his remark because it was “so him.”

Have you ever seen a B-24?

When I saw one at an air show years after World War II, it brought tears to my eyes.

“They sent my father and his crewmates up in that tin can? How could they?” I asked incredulously.

No wonder half the crew died when the Japanese shot their plane down. The men who managed to survive became “guests of the Emperor.”

My father undoubtedly told

stories and made funny remarks during the two years he endured a Japanese prison camp. Humor was as much a part of his identity as his dog tags.

But while I was growing up, I never heard him criticize the Japanese.

He told me, “Their people were suffering, too.”

Our neighbors, the Hosakawas, were Japanese and friends of my parents. The Miyasakas, who worked for Dole, were my father’s biggest clients.

My chances of being born after the war were risky at best. When my father’s plane was shot down, he could have died. When he got down to 100 pounds, he could have starved to death.

Niigata, the city where his prison camp was located, was one of four U.S. targets for the atom bomb.

But clouds over Niigata on August 9, 1945, switched the target to Nagasaki.

The attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941, will never be forgotten.

My father’s funny remarks will never be forgotten by me.

It’s possible his sense of humor saved his life during the prison camp years.

I like to believe that. ■

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But then what? What do we do with all those photos of our children, grandchildren, pets, plants and travels? Beyond placing them in traditional photo albums or picture frames, or storing large volumes on DVDs, what can be done with all those fabulous shots of our beloveds?

Plenty. Online merchants offer an unprecedented variety of create-your-own photo products, allowing even rookie photographers to design extraordinary holiday gifts.

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Doug Cornell invented the device in 2012. “I New research: Copper stops colds if used early. haven’t had a single cold since preventively.

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Showing of “Years of Living Dangerously” Citizen’s Climate Lobby will host a special showing of National Geographic’s “Years of Living Dangerously” at 6:30 p.m. at the Montrose Library’s meeting room.

December 6-7

Montrose Candy Cane Lane Peruse this family friendly holiday craft fair and vendor show at Friendship Hall in Montrose on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.. Enter in the gingerbread house competition or donate a coat to the coat drive.

For details, email michaelj9555@ gmail.com.

December 7

Bill Heddles Rec Center Holiday Craft Fair The City of Delta Receation Department hosts its annual holiday craft fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be more than 75 vendors with a variety of handmade merchandise. Admission is free!

December 7

Delta Hubwheelers Pearl Harbor Dance Dance your way over to the aerobics room at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 531 N. Palmer St., in Delta. Put on your red, white and blue for Delta Hubwheelers Square Dance Club’s Pearl Harbor Day dance on the 78th anniver-

sary of that horrific day. Naaman Moorehouse will call dances.

Dancer fee is $6. For details, call 773-4495.

December 7

Toss for Toys Cornhole Tournament Bring your tossing skills to Delta Middle School at 10 a.m. as well as an unwrapped toy to donate.

Register to play at 1440 Image Apparel no later than December 2. Entry fee is $10. All proceeds benefit Haven House in Olathe.

December 7 & 21

Montrose Holiday Farmers Market Montrose’s bi-weekly indoor farmers market meets in the Centennial Meeting Room in Centennial Plaza from 10 a.m.-1p.m.

December 11

Blood Drive Save a life by donating blood at Delta County Memorial Hospital from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. If you have any questions, call St. Mary’s Blood Center at 298-2555.

December 14

Drawing and Journaling with Jean Stortz Explore adding more visual interest to your journaling at the TADA Art Space in Delta from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Jean Stortz will share techniques including drawing, collaging, painting, block printing, image transfer, metal stamping, fabric

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and more! Cost is $15 per session.

Materials provided. Call or text Jean at 763-607-1448 to register.

December 15

Live reindeer at Murdoch’s See life reindeer at Murdoch’s, 2151 S. Townsend Ave in Montrose from 10 a.m.-1p.m. While there, write a letter to Santa and pick up some magic reindeer snacks. Don’t forget your camera!

Call 249-9991.

December 16

Story Circle Sharing The magic of a story circle is sharing. The volunteers at the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center invite all ages to come listen and share their own stories at 1 p.m. Refreshments and warmth for all provided. For more information, call 901-9914.

December 19

Willow Ornament Making Class Learn how to make your own willow figure ornaments at the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose from 5:30-7 p.m. Hot chocolate with marshmallows included. All ages welcome; cost is $10 per person or $20 per family.

December 20-21

Annual Dark Night Event

The 11th annual dark night event returns to the Paradise Theatre in Paonia at 8 p.m., celebrating the longest night of the year with renowned author Craig Childs and friends. The subject will be “time,” ranging from archaeology to the end of the universe. Told through spoken word, visual multimedia, and live musical accompaniment, this series of adventures will be thought provoking and palatable to adults and curious kids. Tickets are $25 and available at www. brownpapertickets.com, or at The Paradise Theatre and The Cirque.

December 31

Noon Year’s Eve Grab the grandkids for snacks and crafts at 10 a.m. at the Montrose Regional Library while we countdown to noon if you can’t wait for midnight. We’ll even watch a ball drop just before the library closes.

Families are welcome!

December 31

New Year’s Eve Roaring 20’s Party Ring in the near year at My Place, 1410 Valley View Drive, Delta.

Dress in your best ’20s attire while enjoying party favors, hats, photo booths, champagne toast at midnight and a full breakfast at 12:30 a.m. Cover charge is $10 per person. Call 874-3130 for details. ■

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December 17

1880’s San Juan Pioneer Clergy See the traveling clergymen that travel these mountains in both summer and winter. Presented by Don Paulson.

TRIPS & TOURS December 10

To register for these programs, call 249-7705 or visit www.montroserec.com

EDUCATION Have lunch at noon and listen to educational presentations at 1 p.m. at the Montrose Senior Center.

Lunch is $5. Call 901-9914 the day before to make lunch reservations

Hike Kodels Canyon This moderate 4.75-mile trail is named after an old prospector hermit that once had a cabin in the mouth of the canyon. Meet at the Senior Center at 9 a.m. Cost is $19. Bring money for lunch.

December 19

Holiday Lights and Dinner Community members can enjoy the great light display of their neighbors without having to drive.

Includes dinner at Ted Nelson’s Steak House. Meet at the Senior Center at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $29.

December 10

Immunity 101 Improper nutrition is the no.

1 cause of deficient immunity.

Learn from health coach Charlie Spears about immune-nutrition that supports a healthy immune response.

CLASSES & CLINICS First and 3rd Mondays

New Reiki class Reiki is the practice of transmitting healing energy through the hands. Reiki sessions may help ease tension and stress and support the body on a physical,

emotional and spiritual level. Cost is donation of your choice. Meets in the Craft room from 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Latin dancing and games from 4-8 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Bring a dish to share. Cost is $2.

Tuesdays

Latin Dancing

Hatha Yoga Level 1 Perfect for those newer to exercise or as a complement to vigorous workouts, this class takes place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Field House Summit Room. Cost is $27 for the month of December, or $11 to drop in. Mats and props provided.

Wednesdays

New Card Making Class Make four cards. All materials provided. Class is from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Craft Room. Cost is $10.

Mondays and Fridays

Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors Practice this ancient meditative practice with easy-to-follow Tai chi postures that are designed to build strength, improve health and flexibility, reduce stress and relax your mind. Cost is $13 to drop in.

Class is from 11 a.m. to noon at the Field House Summit Room.

MUSIC & DANCE Monday Night Out

Join Nando for free Latin dancing in the senior center crafts room from 6:15-8 p.m. on the third Monday of each month.

Line Dancing

Learn to line dance from 4-6 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Monday of the month, and 6-8 p.m. on the third Mondays. Cost is $2.

Jam Session/Sing Along

Join us in the Senior Center crafts room from 4-6 p.m. Mondays if you play an instrument or sing. Each person gets a turn to lead a song and others play along.

GAMES Games at the Senior Center

Play Cribbage, Bunco, Billiards, Poker, Bingo, Bridge and more all month long. Games cost $1 to play. For schedule, call 2524884. ■

Enjoy a potluck, line dancing,

Events take place at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 531 Palmer St. in Delta, unless otherwise noted.

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CLASSES December 13 & January 10

December 14

Santa’s Helper’s Fun Run and Walk Celebrate Christmas with a fun run starting at 8:30 a.m. Register in advance for your Santa Suit—only $10 per person plus one unwrapped toy for ages 2-12. Call 874-0923.

Bob Ross Painting Classes Come from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ready to paint a happy cloud! Reserve your spot 618-3639.

GAMES Duplicate Bridge:

To register for these programs, call 874-0923 or visit www.cityofdelta.net

December 7

Holiday Craft Fair Free craft fair with more than 79 Vendors from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 874-0923.

February 16

Cribbage Tournament Bring your best Cribbage game to the Bill Heddles Recreation Center from 1-6:30 p.m. Please register in advance by February 14. Questions, call 874-0923.

Mondays, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per week. ■

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2020 Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees Named The 2020 Colorado Hall of Fame inductees are Katherine Archuleta, Lupe Briseño, Rosalind “Bee” Harris, Velveta Howell, Marianne

Neifert, Gale Norton, Mary Lou Anderson, Dr. Alida Cornelia Avery, Elizabeth Piper Ensley, and Carolina Gonzalez. The lives of these extraordinary women are proof of what can be achieved with passion, commitment, grit and the grace to stand tall in the face of obstacles.

They are trailblazers, visionaries, and women of courage, glass-ceiling breakers, innovators, and rule changers from all walks of life. Their contributions span Colorado’s colorful and storied history, reaching all four corners of our state, and have spread to touch our nation and our world. For details, call 404668-8517.

Western Slope concert series 2019-2020 season Western Slope Concert Series continues its 21st season with six concerts held at the Montrose Pavilion. Ticket prices have been lowered to make world-class concerts accessible to all. Season tickets, six concerts, are $110 for gold seating, $85 for silver seating and $60 for bronze seating. Purchase tickets at www.westernslopeconcertseries. org/tickets. This year’s lineup is as follows: January 19 - Home Sweet Home: Love, Duty, Honor and Music of the Civil War February 9 - Altius Quartet March 8 - Patterson/Sutton Duo: Kim Patterson, cello, and Patrick Sutton, guitar

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MMH Continuing Medical Education Program Helps Doctors Be Their Best The Colorado Medical Society Committee on Professional Education and Accreditation recently awarded its highest accreditation level to the Continuing Medical Education (CME) program at Montrose Memorial Hospital. This honor, “Accreditation with Commendation,” is awarded to CME programs that adhere to all 22 CME criteria of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education with an emphasis on addressing community health issues. To receive commendation, MMH had to demonstrate using CME as a tool to improve quality performance and health outcomes—utilizing provider’s insights and community input to address important issues, therefore improving quality of care.

April 5 - Romantic Piano Trios: Sharon Park, violin; Matthew Zalkind, cello; and Hsiao Ling-Lin, piano.

SUPPORT GROUPS • Delta Diabetes Group meets monthly from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on the second Monday at Grand Mesa Oncology & Rheumatology’s Crag Crest room. For details, call 874-7681.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Sharing Ministries Food Bank seeks dedicated volunteers for three hours, one day a week.

Some lifting involved. Must enjoy serving community. Inquire at 49.

In addition to meeting the educational needs of providers, the CME committee works with area agencies to develop educational opportunities to address community health concerns. MMH is one of only a few hospitals in the state that require physicians to complete CME as part of their medical staff membership.

First St. in Montrose. Call 2408385.

• Senior CommUnity Meals needs volunteer delivery drivers and dining room helpers to help elderly citizens in Delta and Montrose counties. For details, visit www. seniorcommunitymeals.org or call 874-7662.

•V olunteer drivers are needed to deliver meals to low-income and frail seniors. Drivers’ backgrounds are checked and they must provide references. Call 249-8804.

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• Museum of the West seeks volunteer tour guides to bring the past to life for visitors. Flexible schedule. Training provided.

Call 240-3400 to schedule your interview.

• Foster Grandparents are needed in nonprofit school classrooms throughout Mesa and Delta Counties. No experience necessary.

Patience, kindness and ability to follow directions are a must.

Applicants must be 55 or older; those able to volunteer 9 hours per week or more and meet income requirements can receive $100-$400 per month in non-taxable stipends. Background check required. Call 298-9091 to apply.

• Partners Mentoring Youth is seeking adults who enjoy art and would like to mentor aspiring young artists. Adults must make a six month commitment and are supported by case managers and art workshops. For details, call 249-1116 or visit www. partners-west.org for a mentor application.

• Delta County Memorial Hospital needs hospital volunteers.

There are currently many exciting opportunities. If interested, please call Volunteer Coordinator Barbara at 250-2105.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

• Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus is looking for those who want to sing four-part in an a cappella barbershop music style.

Practices are from 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursdays at the Olathe United Methodist Church. Call 216-3800.

• Black Canyon Classics Car Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday. The club is open to all ages interested in classic cars, street rods, trucks and other vehicles.

For details, call 240-1881.

• Citizens Climate Lobby meets at 6:30 p.m. December 3 at the Montrose Library’s meeting room. For more information, call 240-9146 or email montrose@ citizensclimatelobby.org.

• Crafternoon members knit and crochet projects, which they donate to various charities, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first, second and third Wednesdays of the month in the Montrose library meeting room. Supplies are provided, but yarn donations are always welcome. Experienced crafters will help beginners. Call 249-9656 for details.

• Columbine Quilters meets monthly at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday at the Meadowlark Senior Apartments in Montrose for show and tell, fellowship and refreshments. Visitors are welcome. For details, call 462-3849.

• Delta Hubwheelers Square Dance Club hosts two dances

Wine and Light Tours

Event Venue d Limousines and more!

858-8500 Call to reserve for your holiday party!

Corporate Holiday Transportation d Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

from 7-9 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center’s aerobics room.

Wear your red, white and blue to the Pearl Harbor Day dance on Saturday, December 7. Christmas Dance os pm Saturday, December 21. Both dances will be called by Naaman Moorehouse. Dancer admission is $6. Nondancers can come for free. Learn more by calling 773-4495.

• Friendship Quilters of Western Colorado meets monthly at 9 a.m. on the third Thursdays in November and December (fourth Thursday in December) in the Pioneer Room of Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds. Call 417-4842 for meeting details.

• Montrose Amateur Radio Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the third Friday at the Olathe Community Center. Call 417-6142.

• Montrose Area Woodturners meets monthly from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday at 520 Collins Way in Montrose.

Call 986-2550 or email lvcribbs@ charter.net for details.

• Montrose Elks host bingo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Elks Lodge, 801 S. Hillcrest Dr. Proceeds benefit local charities.

• Giving Club of Montrose meets quarterly at 5:30 p.m. at The Bridges of Montrose. Members donate $100 at each meeting and are invited to nominate a local charity to receive the evening’s

total contributions. For membership information, email giving clubofmontrose@gmail.com.

• Montrose Neighborhood Watch Group meets monthly at 6 p.m. every third Tuesday at Centennial Meeting Room behind City Hall.

New Watch Groups are formed and guest speakers alert the public to safety issues. Contact Chris at 901-5876 for details.

• Montrose Pavilion Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30-11 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at the Montrose Pavilion. Dancers of all ages are welcome. Bring a snack to share. Cost is $5. Call 252-7172.

• San Juan Dance Club meets from 6:45-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Lions Clubhouse in Montrose.

Call 708-8333.

• Sons of Norway, Vestafjell Lodge, meets at 1:30 p.m. on December 14 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church for ham and meatballs provided by the lodge. Enjoy a Scandinavian Christmas with songs and stories and special guest, Luella Grangaard, president of the western district. Call 245-5649 or visit www.vestafjelllodge.org for

details.

• Western Slope 4 Wheelers meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesdays at the Montrose Rod & Gun Club’s indoor range, 1211 6450 Road in Montrose.

Call 209-5326. ■

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Main bingo packs include five regular games and three progressive games worth up to $500, $1,199 and $15,000. For a great time filled with smiles and laughter, be sure to join us every Tuesday at the Elks, 801 S. Hillcrest Dr., Montrose. Funds raised support local charities.

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